Durian madness: 1 tonne gone in just 10mins at Langkawi fest

New Straits Times

10-07-2025

LANGKAWI: It took just 10 minutes for a tonne of kampung durians to be devoured by eager visitors during a durian "happy hour" held as part of the Langkawi Padi Tech and Agriculture Day 2025 today.
The durian frenzy took place in the compound of the Langkawi District Agriculture Department office, drawing hundreds of visitors keen to enjoy the king of fruits — completely free of charge.
Langkawi Agriculture officer Khozaid Mansor said the durian feast was one of the most anticipated highlights of the annual event.
"This year, we prepared one tonne of kampung durian varieties for the public to enjoy.
"Alhamdulillah, they were all gone within 10 minutes," he said at a press conference after the event, which was officiated by Langkawi Member of Parliament Datuk Mohd Suhaimi Abdullah.
Khozaid said that the initiative was also aimed at giving low-income groups the opportunity to enjoy durians, which have become a luxury item in the current market.
"This is one of our efforts to ensure that even those who cannot afford to buy durians still get a chance to enjoy this seasonal fruit," he said.
The one-day event featured 16 agriculture- and technology-related activities, including free public workshops on padi disease management, vegetable farming techniques, durian agronomy, and the processing of durian- and chilli-based products.
Exhibitions and sales of agricultural produce and seeds were also held, attracting an estimated 500 visitors from across the island.